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Overview |
NSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
NSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 2,578 students)
NSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 506% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.6% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($31,390.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Texas Wesleyan University ($14,238 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 6.3% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($10,269 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 205.7% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($29,039 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 5 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
NSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Texas Wesleyan University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Texas Wesleyan University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is the same as at Texas Wesleyan University (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $6,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $3,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $24,999)
- NSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/